Kitchen Assistant - enhanced DBS

Phoenix Resourcing Services; Epsom; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Phoenix Resourcing Services is seeking a Temporary Kitchen Assistant to join our team on an ongoing, part-time basis in London. The role offers flexible Monday–Friday shifts from 10:30am to 2:30pm with an immediate start and a pay rate of £12.71 per hour. DBS certificate is essential.

Responsibilities include assisting kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, handling deliveries, and supporting service periods. Experience not required, training provided, and a focus on reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS certificate is essential.
• No previous experience required; flexible, part-time shifts.
• Strong work ethic and reliability are valued.
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist kitchen teams with food preparation tasks.
• Wash pots, pans, crockery, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and service areas.
• Assist with food service and counter service when needed.
• Receive and store deliveries and follow safety procedures.
• Support catering teams during busy service periods.

Skills

Enhanced DBS

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Are you a hardworking Kitchen Porter or General Assistant with a valid Enhanced DBS certificate looking for flexible temporary work across London?. . We are currently looking for someone on an ongoing basis Monday to Friday, 10:30am to 2:30pm for an immediate start.

The Role

As a Temporary Kitchen Assistant, your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting kitchen teams with food preparation tasks.
• Washing pots, pans, crockery, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintaining cleanliness throughout kitchen and service areas.
• Assisting with food service and counter service when required.
• Receiving and storing deliveries.
• Following food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures.
• Supporting catering teams during busy service periods.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter, Catering Assistant, General Assistant, or within a hospitality environment.
• A valid, in-date Enhanced DBS Certificate (essential).
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Reliability, punctuality, and good communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Understanding of food hygiene and cleanliness standards.

If you're looking for flexible work and want to support vital catering services within schools, care homes, and healthcare settings, we'd love to hear from you.

Experience: Not required

Employment: Part-time

Schedule: Flexible shifts between Monday to Friday

Salary: £12.71 hourly

Starting time: Immediate start!

About Phoenix Resourcing Services

We pride ourselves on making a real and positive difference to the lives of everyone that we work with. We’ll always put you in touch with our clients and candidates so you can get the inside scoop into what it’s really like to work with us